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igsin · 08-16-2012, 09:29 PM

Hello all. Sometimes I find "UK version" when looking for lenses in the ebay. What does it mean?

steve1307 · 08-16-2012, 11:45 PM

Maybe its from the official UK importer (so has a UK warranty) and not a "grey market" import from somewhere like Hong Kong , Taiwan or wherever.
Just guessing.
Or with the "UK version" ....comes complete with the frustrations of modern Britain
...you have to pay 8quid everytime you want to use it in central London.
... you're not allowed to take photo of one lane of the M4 unless your on public transport.
... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting.
.... a committee made up of focus group has to decide which lens you can use
;-)

Jonathan Mac · 08-17-2012, 12:17 AM

The UK version is PAL, the US one is NTSC and gets fewer lpmm

Seriously though, I suppose it relates to the guarantee. There's no other difference.

wildweasel · 08-17-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by steve1307

Maybe its from the official UK importer (so has a UK warranty) and not a "grey market" import from somewhere like Hong Kong , Taiwan or wherever.
Just guessing.
Or with the "UK version" ....comes complete with the frustrations of modern Britain
...you have to pay 8quid everytime you want to use it in central London.
... you're not allowed to take photo of one lane of the M4 unless your on public transport.
... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting.
.... a committee made up of focus group has to decide which lens you can use
;-)

That made me laugh, especially the last two.

igsin · 08-17-2012, 09:36 AM

Well. Thanks. In addition to steve1307 post I can add: The owner may use it only in UK.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-17-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by steve1307

... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting.

Nowadays I often have to wear one of these whilst working due to insurance restrictions and often venue requirements, least you can't lose me easily.

In fact there is always one good to go in the top of the Peli 1510.

08-16-2012, 09:29 PM	#1
igsin New Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minsk Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	UK version lenses Hello all. Sometimes I find "UK version" when looking for lenses in the ebay. What does it mean?

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08-16-2012, 11:45 PM	#2
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Maybe its from the official UK importer (so has a UK warranty) and not a "grey market" import from somewhere like Hong Kong , Taiwan or wherever. Just guessing. Or with the "UK version" ....comes complete with the frustrations of modern Britain ...you have to pay 8quid everytime you want to use it in central London. ... you're not allowed to take photo of one lane of the M4 unless your on public transport. ... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting. .... a committee made up of focus group has to decide which lens you can use ;-)

08-17-2012, 12:17 AM	#3
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	The UK version is PAL, the US one is NTSC and gets fewer lpmm Seriously though, I suppose it relates to the guarantee. There's no other difference.

08-17-2012, 06:05 AM	#4
wildweasel Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Posts: 359	Originally posted by steve1307 Maybe its from the official UK importer (so has a UK warranty) and not a "grey market" import from somewhere like Hong Kong , Taiwan or wherever. Just guessing. Or with the "UK version" ....comes complete with the frustrations of modern Britain ...you have to pay 8quid everytime you want to use it in central London. ... you're not allowed to take photo of one lane of the M4 unless your on public transport. ... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting. .... a committee made up of focus group has to decide which lens you can use ;-) That made me laugh, especially the last two.

08-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#5
igsin New Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minsk Photos: Gallery Posts: 19 Original Poster	Well. Thanks. In addition to steve1307 post I can add: The owner may use it only in UK.

08-17-2012, 01:07 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by steve1307 ... you have to wear a high visibility safety vest when shooting. Nowadays I often have to wear one of these whilst working due to insurance restrictions and often venue requirements, least you can't lose me easily. In fact there is always one good to go in the top of the Peli 1510.

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